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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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