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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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