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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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