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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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