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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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