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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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