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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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