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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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