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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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