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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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