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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes 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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