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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners 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 online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly 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 book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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