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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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