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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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