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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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