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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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