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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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