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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies 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 get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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