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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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