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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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