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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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