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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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