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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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