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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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