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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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