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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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