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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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