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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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