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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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