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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the 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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