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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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