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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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