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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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