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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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