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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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