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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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