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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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