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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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