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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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