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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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