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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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