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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education