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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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