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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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