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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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