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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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