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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners 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 we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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