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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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