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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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