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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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