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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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