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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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