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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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