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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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