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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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