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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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