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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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