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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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