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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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