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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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