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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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