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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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