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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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