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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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