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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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