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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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