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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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