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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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