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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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