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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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