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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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