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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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