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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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