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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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