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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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