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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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