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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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