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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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