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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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