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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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