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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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