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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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