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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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