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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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