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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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