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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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