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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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