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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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