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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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