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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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