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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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