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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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