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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores 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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