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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies 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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