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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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