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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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