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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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