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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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