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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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