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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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