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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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