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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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