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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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