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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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