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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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