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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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