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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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