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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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