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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses 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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