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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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