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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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