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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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