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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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