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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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