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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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