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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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