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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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