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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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