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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key 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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