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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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