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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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