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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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