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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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