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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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