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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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