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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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