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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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