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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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