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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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