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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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