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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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