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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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