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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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