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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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