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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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