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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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