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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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