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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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