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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over 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 online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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