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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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