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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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