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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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