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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about 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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