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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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