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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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