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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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