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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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