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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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