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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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