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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction 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 stakeholders be assured that instructors 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 courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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