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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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