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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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