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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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