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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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