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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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