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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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