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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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