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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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