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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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