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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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