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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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