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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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