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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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