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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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