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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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