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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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