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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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