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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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