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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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