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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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