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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education