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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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