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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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