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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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