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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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