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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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