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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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