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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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