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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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