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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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