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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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