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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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