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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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