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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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