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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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