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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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