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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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