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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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