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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify 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 classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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