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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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