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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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