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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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