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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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