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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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