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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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