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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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