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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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