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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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