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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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