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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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