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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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