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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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