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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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