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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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