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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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