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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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