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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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