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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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