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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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