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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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