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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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