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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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