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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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