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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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