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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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