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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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