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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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