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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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