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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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