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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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