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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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