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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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