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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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