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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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