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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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