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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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