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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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