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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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