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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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