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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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