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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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