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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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