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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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