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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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