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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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