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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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