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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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