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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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