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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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