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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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