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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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