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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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