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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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