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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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