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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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