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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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