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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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