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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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