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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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