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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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