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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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