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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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