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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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