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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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