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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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