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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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