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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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