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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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