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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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