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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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