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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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