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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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