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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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