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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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