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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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