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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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