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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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