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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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