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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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