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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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