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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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