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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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