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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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