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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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