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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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