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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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