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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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