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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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