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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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