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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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