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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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