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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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