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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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