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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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