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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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