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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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