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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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