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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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