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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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