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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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