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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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