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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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