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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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