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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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