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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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