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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education