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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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