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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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