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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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