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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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