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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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