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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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