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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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