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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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