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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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