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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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