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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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