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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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