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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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