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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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