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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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