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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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