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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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