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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines 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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