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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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