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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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