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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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