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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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