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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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