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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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