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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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