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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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