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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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