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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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