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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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