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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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