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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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