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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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