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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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