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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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