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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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