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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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