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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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