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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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