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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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