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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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