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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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