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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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