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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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