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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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