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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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