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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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