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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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