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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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