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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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