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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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