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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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