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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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