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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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