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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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