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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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