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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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