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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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