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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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