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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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