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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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