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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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