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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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