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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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