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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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