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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key 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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