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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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