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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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