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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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