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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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