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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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