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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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