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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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