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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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