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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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