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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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