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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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