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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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