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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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