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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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