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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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