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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores 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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