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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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