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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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