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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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