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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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