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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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