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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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