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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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