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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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