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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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