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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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