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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education