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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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