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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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