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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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