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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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