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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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