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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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