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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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