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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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