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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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