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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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