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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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