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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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