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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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