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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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