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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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