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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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