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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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