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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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