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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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