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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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