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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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