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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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