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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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