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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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