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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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