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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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