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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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