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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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