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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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