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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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