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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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