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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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