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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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