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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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