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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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