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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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