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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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