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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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