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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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