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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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