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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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