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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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