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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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