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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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