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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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