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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major 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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