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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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