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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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