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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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