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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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