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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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