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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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