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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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