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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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