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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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