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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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