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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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