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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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