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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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