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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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