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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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