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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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