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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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