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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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