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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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