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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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