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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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