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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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