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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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