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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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