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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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