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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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