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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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