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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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