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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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