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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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