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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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