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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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