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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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