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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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