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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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