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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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