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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key 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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