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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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