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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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