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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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