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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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