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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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