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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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