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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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