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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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