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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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