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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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