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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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