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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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