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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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