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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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