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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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