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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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