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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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