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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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