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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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