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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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