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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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