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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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