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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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