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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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