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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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