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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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