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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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