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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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