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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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