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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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