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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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