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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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