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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge 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 resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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