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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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