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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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