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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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