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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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