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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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