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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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