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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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