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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses 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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